In This Issue:
- Welcome
- An introduction to key legal documents for start-ups
- Glossary of useful venture capital and company terms
- A step-by-step guide to setting up a company in Belgium
- A shareholders’...more

So, you’re about to raise money for the first time. Good luck! Before you start approaching VC firms for pitch opportunities, though, be aware that investors typically expect a certain amount of organization and structure...more

A recent case in the California Court of Appeals underscores the dangers that await venture capital firms brave (or foolish) enough to fund companies in the midst of internal disputes. In American Master Lease LLC v Idanta...more

Many startup companies want to change the world with their great new ideas – but, in an effort to raise funds, some jeopardize their ability to protect those great new ideas with patents. This doesn’t have to happen. With a...more

New York Tops List of Cities with Optimal Business Health
by Joel R. Glucksman on October 1, 2013
Some municipalities are faring better than others in the health and vitality of their businesses and consumer spending. A...more

IRS Begins Crackdown of Small Businesses
by Joseph M. Donegan on September 13, 2013
Small businesses may face increased scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service, which recently announced that it believes small...more

The IRC §409A Minefield
by James F. McDonough, Jr. on September 11, 2013
Tax professionals frequently encounter non-qualified deferred compensation plans (“NQDCA”) in the context of an estate or business. NQDCA’s...more

CEO Succession Planning: Did Microsoft Get It Right?
by Kenneth C. Oh on September 5, 2013
Steve Ballmer’s recent announcement that he was stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Inc. made headlines across...more

NY Attorney General Wants to “Fire” Donald Trump from Education Industry
by Dan Brecher on September 3, 2013
While Donald Trump is well known for his antics on the air and in the boardroom, he may soon be spending some...more

NJ Court Rules Mediation Agreements Must Be in Writing
by Joel N. Kreizman on August 28, 2013
Going forward, parties to mediation in New Jersey must reduce their settlement agreement to writing in order for it to be...more

Spouses Should Be Aware of ‘Gift-Splitting’ Criteria when Gifting Assets
by Frank L. Brunetti on August 26, 2013
Lawmakers' decision to both set the estate tax at $5.25 million for 2013 and increase the
annual gift tax...more

Company’s Direct IPOs: Should You Take the DIY Route?
by Dan Brecher on August 22, 2013
Most companies that undertake an initial public offering (IPO) partner with an investment bank to serve as an underwriter. The role...more

NJ Supreme Court Clarifies Legal Standard for Retaliation Claims Under LAD
by Gary S. Young on August 5, 2013
The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently issued a key decision regarding the proofs required under the...more

On 17 May, Mrs Justice Asplin delivered a judgment in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice. The dispute concerned intellectual property rights in hedge fund computer software that was the "cornerstone of the...more

As the American economy continues to slog through the ongoing Great Recession, even financially sound companies face challenges due to the continued economic malaise. In particular, a company that works with suppliers,...more

The global reach of capital markets, financial difficulties in the eurozone and the multinational nature of many businesses and financial institutions have increased the importance of understanding legal, business and other...more

Watch out Silicon Valley. Startups in Los Angeles County generated impressive growth in venture capital deals during the third quarter of 2012. According to an article in the October 22, 2012 edition of the Los Angeles...more